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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on glyphosate relieves the sellers of hundreds of pesticides from obligations to warn customers about potential dangers.
People tend to associate some sounds like ‘ee’ or ‘t’ with smaller sizes, and others like ‘oh’ or ‘b’ with larger sizes. New research finds this impacts how we perceive our snacks.
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While rain gardens are useful, how and where they are planted can impact how beneficial they are.
The Conotubus fossil is a small tube-shaped organism that lived around 550 million years ago. Most likely it was a soft-bodied animal resembling a worm.
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A sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may have turned a hostile environment into an ecological opportunity for the ancient conotubus organism.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada’s response to new U.S. tariffs during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Aug. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle.
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Canada cannot match the U.S. economically, but it can make Donald Trump’s trade war politically costly as the U.S. heads toward midterm elections.
Home buyers typically compare factors such as price, size and location, but not energy use or emissions, when choosing where to live.
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Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference as Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham looks on following the announcement of a new hydro, wind and transmission projects, in St. John’s, N.L., on Aug. 17, 2026.
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Being seen as an effective crisis manager is central to Mark Carney’s political brand, but an emphasis on communication and symbolism in support of the brand can only go so far. Results matter.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and President Donald J. Trump wave from the stage after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, on July 19, 2026.
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An institution that belongs to everyone and to no one is a fragile thing. It survives on a shared conviction that some goods are not for sale and belong to the community.
President Donald Trump speaks with Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June 2026.
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Countries that sign deals with the Trump administration are quickly finding out that the stability and certainty they hoped to purchase was an illusion.
Whereas most adult butterflies rely entirely on sugary nectar to fuel them, butterflies in the Heliconius genus have evolved to also eat pollen. Pictured here is an Agraulis vanillae.
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Heliconius butterflies eat high-protein pollen and seem to age well.
An acidifying body of water in Yukon. Acidification is driven by the weathering of rocks, which release acid, sulphate and toxic metals into groundwater and streams.
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Pedestrianized spaces can help support local businesses, give public spaces back to people and retrieve them from cars.
Upholding the promise of Canadian birthright citizenship requires more than legal action — it needs leadership with the courage to reverse racist reproductive rhetoric and question false narratives.
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Birthright citizenship has become a point of debate as some governments adopt more restrictive policies aimed at limiting access to citizenship for some migrants.
Deliberately reading more actively builds the critical thinking skills that passive consumption erodes.
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Most people absorb social media content without questioning it. Switching to active reading is one of the most practical defences against misinformation.
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand (1) saves a goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles on June 21, 2026.
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While it’s impossible to predict the champion, the 2026 World Cup already has many winners: the qualifying teams, the host countries and FIFA are all reaping record financial and media benefits.
Black mothers, forced into cycles of advocacy as Black children are harmed in schools and society, perform a kind of radical care.
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Black mothers insist, with grit and love, on ensuring our children reach the futures they deserve.
Prime Minister Mark Carney with FIFA President Gianni Intantino at Aberdeen Park in Ottawa on May 24, 2026. Canada is one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to be the most profitable in FIFA’s history.
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Thanks to its strong assets, substantial financial reserves, and sustained investment capacity, FIFA remains one of the most powerful sports organizations in the world.
L'attaquant argentin Lionel Messi (10) s'empare du ballon sous la pression du milieu de terrain islandais Kristian Hlynsson (20) lors de la seconde mi-temps d'un match amical international de football, mardi 9 juin 2026, à Auburn, en Alabama.
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À défaut de prédire le champion, la Coupe du monde 2026 compte déjà de nombreux gagnants : équipes qualifiées, pays hôtes et FIFA profitent de retombées financières et médiatiques record.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney en compagnie du président de la FIFA, Gianni Intantino, au parc Aberdeen, à Ottawa, le 24 mai 2026. Le Canada est l'un des hôtes de la Coupe du monde 2026, qui s'annonce la plus rentable de l'histoire pour la FIFA.
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Grâce à des actifs solides, des réserves financières importantes et une capacité d’investissement soutenue, la FIFA demeure l’une des organisations sportives les plus puissantes au monde.
Associate Professor of Sociology and Academic Director of the Politics, Philosophy and Economics Program, University of Montevideo; Carleton University
Associate Professor, Associate Chair of Graduate Studies for Environmental Engineering, and Canada Research Chair in Stormwater and Low Impact Development (Tier II), Carleton University